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W ednesday, May 17, 2000 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER D7 B e s t W heel s O a k v i l l e You're m the D riv< iveff'sSeat new dGknle $0 DOWN $2500 DOWN YOUR CHOICE THiti'i O nly o n e 1 5 .3% LEASE RATE 2000 GRAND CHEROKEE LTD. 26K Need a cure for the automobile blues? Take one passenger and w 4 im p l* The ultimate Jeep that combines comfort in a stylish package. Fully loaded, 26K pkg., leather interior, AM/FM/cassette/CD, power sunroof, memory setting & more. *651TM *576" $ 54d?« 1*11 O N L YO N I $3500 DOWN Je e p call us in the morning. 2000 GR. CHEROKEE LAREDO 26E Fully loaded, AM/FM cassette, security alarm, fog lamps, keyless entry & much more. Stk.# 0J206. CHOICE !5 m >454% `4 m $0 DOWN $2500 DOWN $3500 DOWN CHOICE Jm*4889 7 *414" Automatic, air, select trac, 4 wheel drive system , fog lights, alloy wheels, deep tint, and m ore. $0 DOWN $2500 DOWN $3500 DOWN JEEP CHEROKEE SPORI 26J $ 384^ Leases based on 3 i months & 20,400lcm /yr plus freight, taxes t license. By Malcolm Gunn SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER You've heard it a thousand times. `It's just a car.' Or, `It gets me from A to B.' Obviously, these folks have never had they're hair mussed up while powering down the open road in a Mazda Miata. Most o f us spend our lives connected to cars that we drive out o f pure necessity and practicality. You know, the mom-and-pop convenience-mobiles that can carry lots of people and their baggage. Our vehicles enclose us in a cli mate-controlled, artificial environment that is completely disconnected from our surroundings. And to top it off, many lack the style and appearance that matches our individuali tyNow, if you view this as a bad thing, you probably already own a Miata, or comparable topless mode of senso ry overload. The 2000 version of M azda's cute-as-button roadster is a cure for all that is bland in the automobile world. Cars such as the Miata are one-hundred-p^r-cent dedi cated to the passionate exploration of the open road. Or any road, for that matter. The M iata is guaranteed to return max imum smiles by the gallon, whether you're snailing along a permanently-gridlocked expressway, or soaring and twist ing through the coolest two-lane mountain switchback ever built. Since its inception in 1990, more than 500,000 fortu nate souls have thrilled to the M iata's therapeutic treatment, making it the best-selling roadster in the world. These own ers have been lucky enough to pilot a machine that is visu ally stunning, adept and well-balanced in the ride and han dling department. With just the right amount of power and right sticker price, the Miata has been able to satisfy a diverse group o f buyers who have similar goals. The 2000 M iata is an update of the second-generation model introduced inl998. Then, M azda wisely retained the seductive silhouette of the original, but otherwise complete ly redesigned the car to provide more room, improved the ride and handling and, last but not least, added more power to the mix. The result is a better-proportioned sports car with a more aggressive personality. The Miata will surprise you with its considerable feature content. In this regard, it's like most other cars on the road. Even the base model comes equipped with air conditioning, power windows, anti-draft wind blocker panel, remote trunk lid and fuel door release, glass rear window and an AM/FM radio with CD player and power antenna. Move up to the LS, and- items such as a leather interior, power door locks, front air dam, 15-inch alloys, Bose stereo and a limited-slip differential are included in the package. Keeping things cooking under the hood is a 1.8-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine that cranks out 140 horsepow er, seven more that the pre-1998 version. This powerplant can be connected to a five-speed manual, or optional fourspeed automatic transmission. The only exception is the Miata Millennium Edition, a new-for-2000 model that comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission. The Millennium Miata also comes in its own unique colour (M ahogany Mica) and has a threespoke NARDI wood steering wheel, shift knob and hand brake grip. Special white-faced gauges, unique beige leather seats, chrome alloy wheels plus a host of other dressy trim items round out the package. Options that can be added to the Miata include ABS (except base) and a detachable hardtop complete with rear window defogger that can turn the car into a four-seasons sports tourer. The Miata seems the perfect alternative for those who are reluctant, or financially unable to shell out thousands more for a Porsche Boxster, BMW Z3 roadster, Mercedes-Benz SLK, or more genteel rides such as the Chrysler Sebring or Camry Solara convertible. It's important to note that all the alternatives owe their very existence to the popularity of the Miata. And there are more on the way. Toyota will soon join the fight with a brand new 2001 MR2 Spyder that's directly aimed at M iata customers. In the meantime, M azda offers the perfect cure for auto motive boredom. Just take one passenger and call them in the morning. SPEC SHEET 2000 Mazda Miata * Two-door, roadster available in base, LS and Millennium Edition versions. * 1.8-litre 16-valve DOHC four-cylinder engine produces 140 horsepower. * Five-speed manual, four-speed automatic (opt.), or six-speed manual (standard on Millennium Edition) transmission. * Roomy, two-seat sports car that won't punish its passengers. * Very well equipped, with plenty of standard equipment. * Stunning good looks with the ability to still turn heads. * Priced so your bank manager might actually allow you to own one. * Base price: $27,000 Je ep 2000 DODGE DURANGO SU+ Hardtop 25S package. deepM YOUR $ 4 9 1 2 4 CHOICE I *TAX Jndow Jog la ri^s , floor mats. Fulty loaded, leather interior, AM/FM stereo/cassette, CO, keyless entry, molded running boards, 31" wheels and more. Stk.# 0T255. $0 DOWN $2500 DOWN $ 341°L *309?w $3500 DOWN CHOICE `5823. `507% '477% $0 DOWN $2500 DOWN $3500 DOWN lease based on 36 months & 20,000 km /yr., .10c per km (or excess, plus freight, taxes & license. Leose based on 36 months I 20,400 km /yr. plus freight, taxes & license. G len leven C h r ysle r C H R Y S L E R D O D G E J E E P 2388 ROYAL WINDSOR DR., OAKVILLE 9 0 ^8 4 ^7 5 7 5 w w w .g le n le v e n .c o m 2000 F WINDSTAR LX 4- E X TE N D E D L E N G TH CO M FO R T ^ T h e W in d sta r is th e on ly m inivan to a chieve a Five Star Crash Test Rating fo r fro n t im pact fo r d river and fron t passenger, six y ea rs in a row !* COM FORTABLE PRICE O U R L O W E S T LEASE O FFER O U R L O W E S T F IN A N C IN G O F F E R * * *249 PER M O N T H /3 6 M O N T H LEASE NO SECURITY DEPOSIT $3,850 D o w n Paym ent Plus $945 Freight 48 M O N T H PURCHASE FINANCING ON A N Y NEW W INDSTAR A L L TH ES E G R EA T FEATUR ES INCLUDED A T ONE LOW PRICE · Extended Length Minivan · Anti-Lock Brakes · 3.8L 200hp V6 Engine · 4-Speed Automatic with Overdrive · 7-Passenger Seating · Dual Sliding Doors · Air Conditioning · Power Windows · Power Locks · Power Mirrors · SecuriLockTM Anti-Theft System · AM/FM Stereo with Cassette · Tilt Steering · Speed Control · Privacy Glass · Luggage Rack · Floor Mats W INDSTAR LX W ITH CONVENIENCE GROUP O N LY E l MORE A MONTH SAM E G R E A T FEATU R ES PLUS: Q U A D B U C K ET S EATS A N D R EM O TE KEYLESS E N TR Y www.ford.ca/offers YOUR ONTARIO FORI) DEALERS. WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: * Lease a new 2000 Windstar LX, with Left Hand Sliding Door and Utility Group/2000 Windstar LX with Left Hand Sliding Door, Utility and Convenience Group from Ford Credit to qualified retail lessees, on approved credit. Total lease obligation is $T2,814/$13,585. First month's payment required. Some conditions and a mileage restriction o f 60,000 km over 36 months applies. A charge of $0.08 per km over mileage restriction applies, plus applicable taxes. **0% purchase financing on new 2000 Windstar for a maximum of 48 months to retail customers, on approved credit. E.g. $25,000 financed at 0% annual percentage rate for 48 months, monthly payment is $520.83, cost of borrowing is $0 and total to be repayed is $25,000. Offers exclude licence, insurance, administration fees and all applicable taxes. Dealer may lease or sell for less. Some conditions apply. Offers may change w ithout notice. Limited tim e offers. Offers are mutually exclusive and cannot be combined. Dealer order may be required. See dealer for details. tThe highest frontal impact rating for both the driver and front passenger in U.S. government National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (www.nhsta.com). *As compared to a short wheelbase model advertised with most other minivans. Ontario FDA, P.O. Box 2000, Oakville, Ontario ISJ 5E4 t » '